“The Maid from the County Tyrone”

Description

Far from the city live Michael Murphy and his beautiful daughter. The singer praises her beauty at great length, and desires to wed her though she is only a farmer's daughter. If she agrees to marry, he will cease rambling and live in the country with her

References

  1. SHenry H528, p. 246, "The Maid from the County Tyrone" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #13335
  3. BI, HHH528

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1934 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: love courting beauty home
Found in: Ireland